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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 10.47 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 10.47 and 6.45 is: 9.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 10.47 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/10.47 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 10.47 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 67.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.53/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.62

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